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Sultans Trail, Turkey: what it is and when to go
Sultans Trail is a long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul (Sultans Trail Section 7: Sofia - Plovdiv - Edirne) in Turkey (Edirne). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul · Hiking
- Local name
- Sultans Trail Section 7: Sofia - Plovdiv - Edirne
- Where
- Turkey
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- IST Istanbul, 190 km as the crow flies
- Website
- sultanstrail.com
- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 450 km
- Difficulty
- Easy walk
- From
- Sofia
- To
- Edirne
- Run by
- Sultans Trail Foundation
- Coordinates
- 41.66141, 26.51555
What it is and where
Sultans Trail is a long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul (Sultans Trail Section 7: Sofia - Plovdiv - Edirne) in Turkey (Edirne).
Section of the Sultans Trail, a historic and cultural long-distance hiking route from Vienna to Istanbul.
It is in Edirne, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 4.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.66141, 26.51555; the nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST, Istanbul), 190 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- International
- Distance
- 450 km
- Difficulty
- Easy walk
- From
- Sofia
- To
- Edirne
- Run by
- Sultans Trail Foundation
It is one of the Hiking places in Turkey. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sultans Trail is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:18
- FebPossible10:23
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:00
- JulPossible14:44
- AugPossible13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible9:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Turkey
To enter Turkey there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport with plenty of validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Turkey checklist. Currency: Turkish lira (TRY); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything (the same number as in the EU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- ST722 Dikaia - EdirneHiking0 m
- ST532 Ptylákio - EdirneHiking0 m
- Topkapı BathsHot spring bath3.3 km
- Ali Pasha BazaarBuilding in Turkey3.5 km
- Macedonian TowerTower in Edirne, Turkey3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Turkey guide.
More in Turkey: Hiking
- Lycian Way: long-distance trail
- Aşağı Beycik to Laodikea K14
- Baskonus Yaylasi Bungalov Evleri
- Beycik Hiking Routes
- Burgaz Villaları
- Carian Trail: hiking trail in Turkey
Every Turkey place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sultans Trail?
It is a long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul (Sultans Trail Section 7: Sofia - Plovdiv - Edirne in the local language) in Turkey.
When is the best time to visit Sultans Trail?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.
How do you get to Sultans Trail?
The nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST), 190 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Turkey is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Turkey map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have ST722 Dikaia - Edirne, ST532 Ptylákio - Edirne, Topkapı Baths. The rest is in the Turkey guide.
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